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Wednesday, 24 January 2018 11:42
Currie sends out four in a row, sweeps Pick-4
Nobody, and I mean nobody, is hotter than Northlands trainer Justin Currie. Going to the winner’s circle at Northlands is…
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 16:01
Starkewski hot despite the weather
The weather limped along early Tuesday morning at Northlands waiting for its chance to warm up. But trainer Rod Starkewski…
Wednesday, 10 January 2018 14:18
Like father, like father
When Yankee Up and True Horizon cracked open the new year of harness racing in Alberta - winning this past…
Tuesday, 09 January 2018 12:12
Outstanding Groom Finalists Announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the Outstanding Groom Award, sponsored for the third consecutive year by…
Friday, 29 December 2017 11:52
2017 Media Excellence Award Finalists Announced
Alberta Racing Industry Finalist in 2017 Media Excellence Awards Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017…
Wednesday, 27 December 2017 14:41
Surprises of the good kind are always the best
Alberta harness trainer/driver Jamie Gray didn’t know what he had this year in Yankee Up but suffice it to say…
Wednesday, 20 December 2017 14:56
Mateo Finalist for 2017 O’Brien Award
2017 O’Brien Finalists Announced On Wednesday, December 20, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2017 O’Brien Awards, which honour…
Saturday, 16 December 2017 12:01
Submissions Wanted For Outstanding Groom Award
Standardbred Canada (SC) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will continue their partnership with…
Friday, 15 December 2017 20:24
Chouinard a visionary for Alberta horse racing
Lynn Chouinard, who passed away last week, made it to the finish line seeing his dream fulfilled. Just a month…
Monday, 11 December 2017 10:54
Lynn Chouinard passes
Breeder. Owner. Builder. Lynn Chouinard has been an influencer in Alberta’s thoroughbred industry for over 30 years. He’s a supporter…
Thursday, 07 December 2017 09:45
Tajmeallover finding opposition tired of racing for second
Dominance, it appears, comes with a price. And so it is with the six-year-old superstar mare Tajmeallover. They wouldn’t race…
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 16:16
Now this is the way you do it
At least, this is the way you dream of doing it. Kaitlin Haining launched a home run in her first…
Thursday, 23 November 2017 11:42
They’re off!
And with that, Matt Jukich is off as well calling the horse races at Northlands Park — something he has…
Wednesday, 15 November 2017 15:36
Northlands' Teague finds light stall counts after CFR/Farmfair break
When we last left you the weather was mild, there was no snow on the ground and there were enough…
Tuesday, 14 November 2017 13:11
Racing cancelled for November 17
Friday's race card has been cancelled due to low horse population in the backstretch.
Sunday, 12 November 2017 12:19
Hoofprints - November 12
As the weather gets a little colder and the fall harness meet resumes next weekend at Northlands Park, there is…
Sunday, 05 November 2017 12:34
Hoofprints - November 5
We are now two years into a landmark agreement between the provincial government and the horse racing industry of Alberta.…
Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:41
Hamilton gets to live Breeder’s Cup dream
With a whole lot of Heart on his side, Terry Hamilton is headed to his first Breeders’ Cup. The Lethbridge…
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 18:35
Heart to Heart in Breeders' Cup Mile
On Saturday afternoon Alberta thoroughbred owner Terry Hamilton will be standing in the paddock at Del Mar racecourse with his…
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 15:43
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - October 2017
October Backstretch Newsletter - from Century Downs! Thank you to the individuals and stables that have offered sponsorship for the…
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